Event Planners' Guide 2016 Amari Watergate Bangkok

EVENT PLANNERS GUIDE 2016

CONTENT MEETING PACKAGES

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BRANDING YOUR EVENT

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FUNCTION SPACE

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STAGE MANAGING YOUR EVENT FOR YOU

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THEMED COFFEE BREAKS

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THEMED EVENTS CUSTOMISED FOR YOU

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TEAM-BUILDING

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IN-ROOM GIFTS & TURNDOWNS

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MAP

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WELCOME TO AMARI WATERGATE BANGKOK’S EVENT PLANNER’S GUIDE 2016 Welcome to Amari Watergate Bangkok’s Event Planner’s Guide 2016.

In this digital edition, we have created the ultimate planning resource to provide crucial, meeting-specific information for group and event planners.

Host your next meeting at our conveniently located city-centre hotel, guaranteed to inspire and captivate your guests.

Start planning your next event today and use the following pages to help you with meeting space, themed coffee breaks and dinners.

MEETING PACKAGES Amari Watergate offers a range of meeting solutions for small gatherings to epic productions. From a gracious handshake, a shared joke, a spirited debate, and recognising top achievers, we will help you create the perfect meeting that meets your objectives, delivers your message and inspires your attendees.

Half-Day Meeting Package • Room rental (08.00-12.00 hrs OR 13.00-17.00 hrs) • Set up classroom, theatre, U, cluster or cabaret • Standard technical equipment (screen, LCD projector with VGA cable to connect to your laptop, flipchart, laser pointer, stationary kit) • One coffee break with coffee, tea, fresh pastries and fruit • International buffet lunch at Promenade • Standard technical equipment (screen, LCD projector with VGA cable to connect to your laptop, flipchart and markers, laser pointer, note paper and pens, drinking water and candy) • PA sound system with microphones (hand held or clip lapel) • Complimentary WiFi • Podium with decorative floral arrangement • Cut-out wording on meeting room wall • Bottled drinking water and candy • Hospitality desk with two chairs in front of room • Electronic signboard outside meeting room entrance • Stage module with height options, if required DDR Full-day @ THB 1,450 p.p. net inclusive tax and service charge Full-Day Meeting Package • Room rental (08.00-17.00hrs) • Set up classroom, theatre, U, cluster or cabaret • Standard technical equipment (screen, LCD projector with VGA cable to connect to your laptop, flipchart, laser pointer, stationary kit) • Morning and afternoon coffee break with coffee, tea, fresh pastries and fruit • International buffet lunch at Promenade • Standard technical equipment (screen, LCD projector with VGA cable to connect to your laptop, flipchart and markers, laser pointer, note paper and pens, drinking water and candy) • PA sound system with microphones (hand held or clip lapel) • Complimentary high-speed WiFi for residential delegates • Podium with decorative floral arrangement • Cut-out wording on meeting room wall • Bottled drinking water and candy • Hospitality desk with two chairs in front of room • Electronic signboard outside meeting room entrance • Stage module with height options, if required DDR Full-day @ THB 1,650 p.p. net inclusive tax and service charge

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HYBRID MEETING Amari Watergate’s Hybrid Meeting package integrates technology with traditional event settings to create new types of attendee experiences and content-delivery tools, extending the reach to a larger audience. The traditional face-to-face meetings take place in meeting rooms set for up to 600 face-to-face participants plus the Hybrid studio production.

Amari Watergate’s Hybrid Meeting package includes: • Meeting room set up for face-to face “studio meeting” with stage and audience setting as theatre, classroom or cabaret seating • Room rental from 08.00 – 12.00 hrs OR 13.00 to 17.00 hrs • One coffee break, morning or afternoon with fresh pastries • Lunch, one meal per person, one time • Stage setting for Hybrid Meeting with backdrop wording or logo • Flipchart and marker pens • Bottled drinking water, candies • Electronic signboard at meeting room foyer • Dedicated high-speed Internet line • Video cameras • Audio • Lighting • Video editing suite and live streaming of content • Production crew

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BRANDING YOUR EVENT We recognise the importance of branding and will work with you to ensure your company, conference or product brand will resonate with your guests, by presenting your brand in stylish and memorable ways throughout the hotel. Little extra touches incorporating your brand will ensure some Wow! moments.

Branding opportunities at the hotel include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Welcome Banner Miniature cocktail flag in welcome drink Menus Fruit carved with logo or name Water bottle tags Pop-up banners Restaurant place mats In-room TV channel for your very own conference TV programme Tuk-tuk transport Stationeries Key cards “Do Not Disturb” door signs Poster in elevator Group photo Name in the garden lights Logo on TV slide as part of the animated functions screen at the lobby Chocolate turndown in room Mango three-way turndown with branded card in the guest room Miniature elephant statue with branded card as turndown Bathrobe embroidered with logo Ice sculptures Folders, pens, key rings, USB drives and other branded stationery items

FUNCTION SPACE ROOM NAME & LOCATION

SIZE (M)

AREA (SQ.M)

CEILING HEIGHT (M)

THEATRE STYLE

CLASSROOM STYLE

U-SHAPE

HOLLOW SQUARE

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

FORMAL DINNER*

BUFFET LUNCH & DINNER

DAY LIGHT

3rd Floor Executive Boardroom

6x5

30

3.2

-

-

-

10

-

-

-

8 x 6.5

52

3.2

50

25

20

25

30

40

40

7.5 x 5.5

41.25

3.2

40

20

15

20

20

30

30

16 x 8.5

136

3.4

100

70

35

40

120

100

80

Watergate Ballroom

39.5 x 24

948

6.4

1000

600

114

150

1200

780

550

Section A

13.5 x 24

324

6.4

200

120

60

80

200

150

120

Section B

12.5 x 24

300

6.4

180

100

50

60

170

120

100

Section C

13.5 x 24

324

6.4

200

120

60

80

200

160

120

Bangkoknoi

16.0 x 9.0

152

3.2

120

60

50

60

120

80

80

Banglampoo

16.6 x 17

282.2

6.2

200

120

50

60

200

150

120

Bangluang

13.5 x 8.8

118.8

3.2

60

50

35

40

100

60

40

Section A

8.5 x 8.8

74.8

3.2

30

20

25

30

60

40

30

Section B

5.0 x 8.8

44

3.2

30

15

15

20

30

30

20

Bangsue

8.2 x 8.8

72.2

3.2

60

30

20

25

40

40

30

Section A

4.1 x 8.8

36.1

3.2

30

15

15

20

20

10

-

Section B

4.1 x 8.8

36.1

3.2

30

15

15

20

20

10

-

Room A @ 7

8 x 14.5

116

3.2

60

45

35

40

60

60

60

Room B @ 7

8.5 x 14.5

123.25

3.2

80

-

40

40

80

80

120

Room C @ 7

11.5 x 16

184

3.2

150

80

50

60

150

110

100

+

Ayudhaya Room

8.0 x 11.5

92

3.2

60

40

35

40

60

50

50

+

Sukhothai Room

7.0 x 9.5

66.5

3.2

40

30

25

30

50

40

30

Connections 1

8.50 x 12

100

3.2

70

40

30

35

60

50

50

+

Connections 2

8.50 x 12

100

3.2

70

40

30

35

60

50

50

+

Connections 3

4 x 12

70

3.2

40

30

25

20

30

20

-

+

6.1 x 4.0

24.4

3.2

-

-

-

10

-

10

10

+

8.5 x 4.0

34

3.2

-

-

-

16

40

16

16

+

Meeting by Salon Space 2 @ 3 4th Floor Krungthep Room

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6th Floor

7th Floor

8th Floor

9th Floor

32nd Floor Excecutive Boardroom 34th Floor Presidential Suite Meeting Room

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STAGE MANAGING YOUR EVENT FOR YOU With the wealth of event expertise at Amari Watergate, we can provide the production support that your event requires and that you deserve. We have a number of stage props and designs now available and suitable for a high-profile meeting or high-concept gala dinner. Staging is all tailor-made for your event. Therefore, let us put together the set-up that best suits your requirements for staging, including all the technical aspects of sound, lighting, music and visual displays.

Location Watergate Ballroom Stage set-up • Large stage (tiered, if required) with screen at the centre of the stage or two side screens • Front and rear screen projections • Corporate colour and themed branding for stage backdrops and podium fascia • LCD projector and presentation remote control • Giant LED screen for higher definition visuals • Subtle and dramatic stage lighting • Stage carpet and skirting Light and Sound We can arrange a combination of up-lighting and custom lighting effects to create the perfect atmosphere for your special event. We will work with you every step of the way to create the perfect audio-visual package, turning your vision into reality.

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Sound deck and controller Par lighting, scanners and mirror ball Moving heads Gobos Sound production Music selection and walk-on cues Presentation sequencing Conference opening and closing enhancements

Additional audio-visual support • Video recording for live video feed on screen, broadcast or post-event DVD production • Capturing events on video, for uploading highlights onto social media • In-room conference TV • Simultaneous translation • Group photography • Video clip production for presentations usage or conference screensavers Other services • • • • • • •

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Liaison with convention bureau Customs clearance support Pre-event storage of shipped materials Sourcing premium giveaways – T-shirts, jackets, USB drives Signage – print and digital Photography – digital still and video Entertainment options (see Entertainment section)

THEMED COFFEE BREAKS Inspire your guests and show them something special. Themed coffee breaks at Amari Watergate are designed to engage and refresh. For a little extra, high impact intermissions will create a stir, ensuring your event is a complete success.

Themed coffee breaks to choose from: • 007 LICENSE TO THRILL • ASEAN • ART ATTACK • BREEZE BREAK • CHOCOHOLIC • CHOOSE-YOUR-COLOUR • CLASSICALLY THAI • CUBISM • CUPCAKES • FOOD FOR THOUGHT • FOOTBALL SCORES • FORMULA 1 • GO ORGANIC • GOING BANANAS • MAGICAL MOMENTS • ON THE GREEN • RAINFOREST RENDEZVOUS • RETROLICIOUS • THE REAL THAI COFFEE BREAK • TROPICALLY FRUITTI TUTTI For a small additional supplement per person you can create a big impact, enhancing a standard break into a memorable and inspiring moment.

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007 LICENSE TO THRILL This break will leave you shaken and not stirred. From the welcome by our very own Bond ... James Bond and classic moments from Bond films displayed on TV screens, this is a break with a touch of elegance. Black-tie-themed snacks will delight guests. Our Bond Girls will be serving sweet and savoury snacks while an acrobatic fight scene of Bond versus the Villain will entertain.

ASEAN Celebrate unity and trade regionally with our ASEAN theme. Snacks from ASEAN countries, staff wearing country costumes, background music of the varied ASEAN community. Enjoy a coffee break with international flair, regional tastes and poster boards presenting fun facts about ASEAN.

ART ATTACK Engage your guests with a coffee-break challenge to create a masterpiece. Art boards are set up with various art-making media – crayons, pencils, spray paint, acrylic paints – which will provide the perfect opportunity for your guests’ creativity to run free. There are guidelines on the art boards, so the pieces can be joined up to make one large mural. A photo will be taken of the finished art project and the masterpiece can be displayed during the conference or reproduced in your corporate newsletter, brochure or company report.

BREEZE BREAK We bring the tranquility and revitalizing treatments from Amari Watergate’s Breeze Spa to this spa-inspired coffee break, including neck and shoulder massages, aroma therapy and a chance to sample Breeze’s unique products.

Your guests will be refreshed and relaxed. Poster boards will present fun facts about the history and benefits of Thai massage, aromatherapy and meditation. Snacks will be based on the Breeze items created by our Executive Chef.

Wait staff will be dressed in white costumes and the spa therapists in Breeze uniforms.

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CHOCAHOLIC Who can resist delicious chocolate? Our Chocaholic break satisfies the desire for chocolate with sweet chocolateinspired treats, savoury chocolate coated chicken legs and chocolate drinks to complement the standard coffee break inclusions.

CHOOSE-YOUR-COLOUR Thailand is a land of colours and, culturally, Thais have a specific colour for each day. Colour also represents members of the royal family. And daily life in Thailand presents a kaleidoscope of colours. Amari Watergate’s Chef and banquet team will create a theme break that fits the colour of your choice. Maybe it follows the specific colour of the day in Thailand. Or perhaps you have a product or brand that can be reinforced by a specific coloured theme break.

Give us a colour and we will craft food and décor to meet it.’

CLASSICALLY THAI Presenting the authentic tastes and sights of Thailand.

Popular Thai bites, Thai coffee barista and poster boards presenting interesting facts about Thailand’s history.

CUBISM The art form that originated in the 1920s, Cubism is presented with works of art in the Cubism style, contemporary cubes, such as Rubik’s and food presented in cubes. The fruity Rubik’s cube not only looks puzzling but tastes delicious.

Guests will be greeted by staff in a Rubik’s cube costume.

Poster boards will introduce guests to the whimsical world of Cubism art.

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CUPCAKES In the era of reality TV shows, such as Cupcake Wars, putting cupcakes at their height of popularity, our Executive Chef cooks up some amazing cupcakes, savoury and sweet.

Wait staff will be dressed in pink and a cupcake tree with cupcakes hanging from the branches makes for a wonderful centerpiece and talking point during the break.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Well-known super foods that are good for you and aimed at supercharging the brain are presented, along with naturally delicious, sweet and savoury items designed to refresh and encourage conversation during business conference intermissions. Quiz poster boards will intrigue your guests and challenge them to find solutions.

FOOTBALL SCORES One of the world’s most popular sports comes to your meeting intermission. Football is celebrated at this short break. With local Thai football fans dribbling the ball and demonstrating their masterful ball handling, Football Scores will appeal to all. Football-themed snacks and ice carving makes this a league-champion break.

FORMULA 1 Welcome to the pit stop as we put the breaks on your meeting and enjoy the thrills and excitement of motor racing.

The coffee break area will be transformed into a racetrack setting with a sports car display, pit-stop mechanics and babes on standby. Our Chef will create top quality fast-food snacks to fit the fast-paced theme of the F1. TV screens will show highlights from classic Formula 1 races. Wait staff will be dressed in mechanics overalls while our Pit-stop Babes’ dance routine will entertain guests.

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GO ORGANIC Responsibly sourced, locally produced organic produce is the foundation for the Go Organic coffee break. No fancy gimmicks, just good food, carefully prepared, with decorative elements by Mother Nature and poster boards presenting farmers who have grown today’s produce.

GOING BANANAS With 99% of the world’s consumption of bananas being supplied by one type of banana, we present the diverse lesser-known varieties of bananas found outside this part of Asia. With wait staff dressed banana-style in yellow and black, live banana trees and poster boards presenting fun facts about bananas, Going Bananas is a treat.

MAGICAL MOMENTS Everyone loves magic and our Magical Moments break will amaze your guests. A talented magician will mingle with your guests and entertain them with mind-blowing illusions.

Giant cards and poster boards presenting interesting facts about magic and magicians, such as Houdini, will complement the magical-themed snacks created by the Executive Chef. Magic tricks can be customized to fit your conference theme or objectives.

ON THE GREEN A winner with corporate high flyers. On The Green brings golf to your guests. Tee-off and test your swing with our golf-inspired coffee break. Guests will be treated to golfthemed snacks. Try the edible golf balls. Test your putting skills. Watch some classic moments of golf on the TV screens.

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RAINFOREST RENDEZVOUS The sounds of the forest will welcome you to this tropical break full of greenery, images of wild animals and poster boards presenting the unique biodiversity of Thailand’s lessdiscovered rainforest. Savoury and sweet snacks presented on banana leaves and wait staff dressed in safari wear will add to the theme.

RETROLICIOUS Relive the 1970s and 1980s with our deliciously retro theme.

Step back in time and enjoy the music, fashion and dance moves from bygone eras. A Twister game will engage adventurous guests or entertain as the hotel team takes the Twister challenge. Food will be themed from the 1970s and 1980s. TV screens will display crazy dances from the 1970s Soul Train TV show, while wait staff will be sporting bright fashion, Afro hairstyles and dancing to the tunes of Saturday Night Fever.

THE REAL THAI COFFEE BREAK Thailand produces some pretty distinct coffee and with our talented Thai barista, we present 100% Authentic Thai coffee and a selection of herbal teas to boost your break and bring the Thai taste to your guests. Poster boards will present interesting facts about Thai coffee to give further insight into the coffee-break experience.

TROPICALLY FRUITTI-TUTTI Thailand’s wide variety of fruit is on display, with snacks made from seasonal favourites. Poster boards present fun facts about both the well-known and lesser-known Thai tropical fruits. Fruit displays and wait staff wearing fruitinspired shirts make this a juicy break. Sweet and savoury fruit snacks and freshly squeezed juice are on the Tutti Fruitti menu.

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THEMED EVENTS CUSTOMISED FOR YOU Themed Events Customised For You If you have read our list of events and seen all the pictures but still there is nothing that suits your need, then please let us know. Our speciality is making your dreams and wishes come true. Through our creativity and innovation, we will develop and explore your theme for you and present a full proposal visuals and floor plans.

“We turn imagination into great events.”

• AMANTEE THAI HOUSE • ANCIENT SIAM • AROUND THE WORLD IN 180 MINUTES • BACK TO SCHOOL • BANGKOK NOW & THEN • BOLLYWOOD NIGHT • CHAKRABONGSE VILLA • CIRCUS CIRCUS • COLOURS OF THAILAND • DINNER WITH A DIFFERENCE • FLOATING MARKET • FUTURAMA • GREAT GATSBY • M.R. KUKRIT’S HERITAGE HOME • NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS • NIGHT OF STARS • OSCARS NIGHT • PYJAMA PARTY • RETROLICIOUS PARTY • ROYAL THAI NAVY HALL • SUAN THIP • THAI STREET MARKET Most popular theme

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AMANTEE THAI HOUSE “A stylish venue for art lovers and connoisseurs in suburban Bangkok” Concept Cloaked in the green-tinged shade of its many trees, with only its red roofs visible through the banana leaves and the tips of tall oaks, Baan Amantee offers a unique experience off the beaten path in the Chaeng Wattana area. Its name translates as “peaceful space” and Baan Amantee is certainly a wonderful retreat for anyone seeking tranquility amid the hurly-burly of Bangkok.

Mood and Tone: Culturally sophisticated. Casual. Thai.

Venue: 45-minute transfer from hotel Arrival Experience • Police-escorted transfer by convoy of coaches and sedans for VIPs • Two Thai ladies in traditional Thai costumes welcome guests and present floral neck garlands • Sprinkling flower petals as guests arrive • Ice carving sculpted as Kinaree, mythical Thai creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • Coloured purple and green wash lighting for dramatic effect • Spotlit garden features • Small stage for entertainment • Tealights • Four floral stands Table top décor • • • • •

Cream table cloth with mirror centrepiece Elegant Thai statue centrepiece Thai mural-styled menu card Lotus floral Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • Small stage for entertainers Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Cooling mist fans • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event

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Entertainment • 3 traditional Thai cultural dance performances, 4 minutes for each show • Thai bamboo wind instrumental Angkaloong band welcome • Kim & Jakae traditional Thai string instrumental duo Finale • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served 4- or 5-course dinner, served Thai family-sharing style • Buffet can be arranged to accommodate guests with different dietary preferences • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Temple mural themed menu card Staff Uniform • Elegant traditional Thai costumes • Guest relations staff wearing traditional “Saab” costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Thai hand fan for every guest as souvenir and to keep cool • Traditional Western harpist • Paper parasol painting • Mask painting • Traditional Thai boxing demonstration • Caricature artist, roving • Wood carving, fruit and vegetable carving, flower garland weaving • Silk shirts or Northern Thai styled jackets for guests (the evening is also suitable for a black tie event) • Thai ceramic Benjarong mugs as souvenirs

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ANCIENT SIAM “Thai culture, tradition and wonderful craftsmanship are on display this evening as you are transferred back to a bygone era, when Thailand was known as Siam”.

Concept Tonight, take a step back in time, through the gateway of the ancient city of Ayutthaya and experience the glorious traditions of Thailand’s rich heritage. Graceful dancers form an exotic tapestry of colour and movement, while friendly artisans display their traditional crafts. Savour a wide selection of Thai cuisine, presented in an old market setting.

Enjoy sampling the specialty dishes from the four regions of Thailand along with international dishes. After dinner, dance the night away to a contemporary party band. Delight in an evening that is rich in Thai tradition, exotic taste, cultural entertainment and displays of wonderful craftsmanship.

Ancient Siam is quite simply an evening to be remembered.

Mood and Tone: Authentically Thai. Cultural. Historic. Traditional. Fun. Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Two Thai ladies in traditional Thai costumes welcome guests and present floral neck garlands • Thai string instrumental duo “Khim & Jakae” play ambient background music • LCD screen presenting traditional Thai movie clips • Two roving cocktail waiters in traditional Thai folk outfits and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving sculpted as Kinaree, mythical Thai creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • • • •

Giant stone-like elegant heads beside stage Ancient Siamese temple backdrop with 3D royal barge Four floral stands Four large trees

Table top décor • • • • • •

Traditional Thai fabric overlays Bamboo and floral centrepiece Miniature Thai statue centrepiece Thai mural-styled menu card Floral petals scattered Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for grand entrance • Two giant 2D Thai temple statues • Two framed projection screens beside the stage • Thai temple theme backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

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Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • 3 traditional Thai folk dance performances, 4 minutes for each show • Live band – party band (quintet including vocalists), performing international party music as 3 x 45-minute sets • Thai bamboo wind instrumental Angkaloong band welcome • Wood carving, fruit and vegetable carving, flower garland weaving • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters in Thai traditional costume Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served 4- or 5-course dinner, served Thai family-sharing style • Buffet can be arranged to accommodate guests with particular dietary preferences • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Temple mural-themed menu card Staff Uniform • Elegant traditional Thai costumes • Guest relations staff wearing traditional “Saab” costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21 piece) or Full (51 piece) • 8-piece lively ranaard acoustic Thai band - loud and lively • Shadow dance performance (5 minutes) • Paper parasol painting • Mask painting • Traditional Thai boxing demonstration • Caricature artist, roving • Thai rickshaw display for selfies • Silk shirts or Northern Thai-style jackets for guests • Thai ceramic Benjarong mugs as souvenirs

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 180 MINUTES “Grab your passport and enjoy your trip around the world. A Journey to World cuisines, cultures and costumes” Concept Follow in the footsteps of Jules Verne. But what he did in 180 days, you can do in 180 minutes, or a little longer… We take you on a culinary journey around the world. As you enter the reception area you will be surprised to see a grand ice bar serving iced Russian vodka and other refreshments. Move on to Spain for something a little different try some refreshing Sangria. As you tour the streets of the world be enthralled by our street entertainers, including jugglers, magicians and mime artists.

Mood and Tone: Fun. Fancy Dress. Colourful. World cultures.

Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor or Rooftop Garden Terrace on 8th Arrival Experience • Foyer decorated with iconic world landmarks - Eiffel Tower, Pyramids, Statue of Liberty and Big Ben. • 2 LCD TVs presenting clips from cities of the world • Group cutout of 4 national costumes for selfies • Russian Vodka ice bar • American popcorn machine • Italian pizza vendor • English sausage roll • 5 interactive world cultural games to involve and entertain guests Dinner Venue Décor • • • •

Colourful ceiling drapes in red, white and blue World landmarks 2D cutouts National flags hanging from ceiling Large model plane flying from ceiling

Table top décor • • • • •

World map table overlays Miniature flags and world globe centrepiece Floral decor Compass scattered on table Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • • • •

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One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps Large world map Two framed projection screens beside the stage World culture -inspired backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • 3 national dance routines – Chinese, Thai and French – 4 minutes for each show • Party band performing 3 x 45-minute sets • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters dressed in national costumes Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three national dance performances Menu • Global set 3- or 4-course menu plated and served • Buffet of international dishes • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • World globe and map-inspired menu card Staff Uniform • Wait staff wearing national uniforms • Guest relations staff in airline uniforms welcome guests onboard the journey Optional enhancements available • • • • •

Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails Symphony of glass Michael Jackson and Beyoncé puppet show Acrobatic troupe dance show 4 interactive game stations pre-dinner

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BACK TO SCHOOL “A night of fun reminiscing about the best days of your life.

This evening go retro and dress as a teen. Go 70s? 80s?

Punk? Or even Rockabilly! ” Concept Celebrate the annual return to school after summer break with one last bash. For those returning to college, this is the party of all parties and a great opportunity to say hello and goodbye to friends. Be ready to behave yourself or get a bad report from the teacher.

Mood and Tone: Fun. Fancy Dress. Colourful. Youthful. Retro. Interactive.

Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • • • • • • • • •

Foyer decorated with school blackboards Temporary tattoo artist for the rebel school kid Fancy dress station with colourful wigs and face painting 2 LCD TVs presenting classic school movies (“St Trinians”) School bus 2D prop with cutout window for group selfies Candy floss vendor Popcorn machine Soda pop vendor Ice cream stall

Dinner Venue Décor • • • • •

Colourful ceiling drapes Colourful table overlays Giant school gate entrance to ballroom Blackboards with graffiti Colourful balloons

Table top décor • • • • •

Colourful table overlays Miniature blackboard centrepiece Floral centrepiece Pencils and crayons scattered on table Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • • • •

One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps Large blackboard Two framed projection screens beside the stage School-inspired backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event

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Entertainment • 3 contemporary retro dance routines 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 4 minutes per show • Party band performing 3 x 45-minute sets • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by schoolboy waiters Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three Bollywood dance performances Menu • Thai set and served family-sharing style • Buffet of Thai and/or international dishes • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Blackboard inspired menu card Staff Uniform • Wait staff wearing school and scout uniforms • Guest relations staff in teacher uniforms welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails • Acrobatic troupe dance show • 4 interactive game stations pre-dinner

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BANGKOK NOW AND THEN “Two sides of the city, modern and traditional, presented in an evening of history and surprises. Delight in the colourful history of Thailand’s capital city as we take you through the decades.”

Concept Tonight, take a step back in time and look to today as we present Bangkok Then and Now. Visuals and video clips presenting Bangkok’s historic and cultural transformation over the past century. A history of Bangkok, Thailand in which photos taken 100 years ago are juxtaposed with photos shot at the same place and angle a few years ago.

Enjoy an evening that is informative and entertaining as we take guests on a historic journey. Historic, yet light, giving a comprehensive picture of a city in transition and leaving guests mesmerised by city life today compared to 100 years ago.

Mood and Tone: Authentically Thai. Cultural. Historic. Modern. City fun.

Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Two Thai ladies one in traditional Thai costume and one modern cheerleader welcome guests and present floral neck garlands • Thai string instrumental duo “Khim & Jakae” play ambient background music • LCD screen presenting images of Bangkok from 1920s up to today • Two roving cocktail waiters in traditional and contemporary Thai outfits and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving sculpted as Kinaree, mythical Thai creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • Giant Bangkok signpost with Thai name (longest city name in the world) at entrance to ballroom • Ancient Bangkok temple backdrop with 3D royal barge at one side of stage and modern city skyline at the other • Four floral stands Table top décor • • • • • •

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Traditional Thai fabric overlays Bamboo and floral centrepiece Miniature Thai statue centrepiece Bangkok skyline-styled menu card Floral petals scattered Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for grand entrance • Two giant 2D Thai temple statues • Two framed projection screens beside the stage • Thai temple theme backdrop to incorporate company/event branding Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Two traditional Thai dance performances (1920s, 1950s) and 1 contemporary dance performance – 4 minutes per show • Live band – party band (quintet including vocalists), performing international party music as 3 x 45-minute sets • Thai bamboo wind instrumental Angkaloong band welcome • Wood carving, fruit and vegetable carving, flower garland weaving • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters in Thai traditional costume Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served 4- or 5-course dinner, served Thai family-sharing style • Buffet can be arranged to accommodate guests with particular dietary preferences • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Temple mural-themed menu card Staff Uniform • Elegant traditional Thai costumes • Guest relations staff wearing traditional “Saab” costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21 piece) or Full (51 piece) • Eight-piece lively ranaard acoustic Thai band – loud and lively • Shadow dance performance (5 minutes) • Paper parasol painting • Mask painting • Traditional Thai boxing demonstration • Caricature artist, roving • Thai rickshaw display for selfies • 1920s classic car display • Silk shirts or Northern Thai-style jackets for guests • Thai ceramic Benjarong mugs as souvenir

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BOLLYWOOD NIGHT “Walk the red carpet as you are welcomed by the flashlights of Mumbai’s Paparazzi. Welcome to Bollywood NIght. Indian fashion, food and music dominate our Night in Bollywood.

Ladies, dress in traditional Saris, and men, wear your impressive Sherwanis. Prepare for a night of red carpet recognition and late night dancing to the best of Bollywood” Concept The Bollywood theme has its roots in the Indian film industry, which showcases song-and-dance music in cinema. The name Bollywood is actually a compilation of the Indian city of Bombay (now called Mumbai) and Hollywood and reflects a distinctive style of cinema that the world has come to love.

This is going to be a great night of delicious Indian food, music, movies, dancing, henna painting, sari wearing and lots more.

Mood and Tone: Fun. Elegant. Colourful. Dance. Indian culture.

Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • • • • • • • • •

Foyer decorated with red and gold accents Red carpet walkway and entrance Bollywood Paparazzi cutouts with flashing lights Two LCD screens presenting classic Bollywood clips Ice carving shaped as “BOLLYWOOD” with company/event logo Two large floral stands with vibrant red colours Bollywood photo backdrop Tuk tuk in foyer for selfies Henna artist

Dinner Venue Décor • • • •

Red ceiling drapes Illuminated golden tables Giant Bollywood sign Indian decorative detailing

Table top décor • • • • •

Illuminated tables with silvery/golden table tops Golden statue centrepiece Red and gold floral centrepiece Diamente-styled decorative elements Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for grand entrance • Two giant film clapper boards beside the stage • Two framed projection screens beside the stage • Golden Bollywood-inspired backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

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Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three contemporary glitz and glamour dance routines including one Bollywood-inspired dance – 4 minutes per show • Indian DJ playing the best Indian dance music • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by Indian costumed waiters Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three Bollywood dance performances Menu • Indian Buffet • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Bollywood themed menu card Staff Uniform • Wait staff wearing tuxedos and white gloves • Guest relations staff in Indian saris to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • • • • • •

Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails Shadow dance performance (5 minutes) Acrobatic troupe dance show Caricature artist Candy floss stall Popcorn stall

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CHAKRABONGSE ROYAL VILLA “A tranquil and historic royal venue with breathtaking views of Bangkok’s River of Kings and the Temple of Dawn” Concept Built in 1908 by HRH Prince Chakrabongse, Chakrabongse House was originally used when the Prince attended Royal ceremonies at the Grand Palace and for picnics and excursions by the river. Later, after the 1932 revolution, it became the residence of HRH Prince Chula Chakrabongse, historian and writer. Today his daughter, Narisa, lovingly maintains it.

Mood and Tone: Elegant. Formal or Casual. Authentically Thai. Cultural. Historic.

Venue: Chakrabongse Royal Villa, riverside, Chao Phraya River.

30-minute transfer from hotel Arrival Experience • Police-escorted transfer by convoy of coaches and sedans for VIPs • Two Thai ladies in traditional Thai costumes welcome guests and present floral neck garlands • Sprinkling flower petals as guests arrive • Ice carving sculpted as Kinaree, mythical Thai creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • Coloured purple and green wash lighting for dramatic effect • Spotlit pond with contemporary glass sculpture • Small stage for harpist • Tealights • Four floral stands Table top décor • • • • •

Illuminated tables Elegant Thai statue centrepiece Thai mural-styled menu card Floral petals and Diamente scatterings Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • Small stage for entertainers

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Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Cooling mist fans • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three traditional Thai cultural dance performances – 4 minutes per show • Thai bamboo wind instrumental Angkaloong band welcome • “Kim & Jakae” traditional Thai string instrumental duo Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served 4- or 5-course dinner, served Thai family-sharing-style • Buffet can be arranged to accommodate guests with particular dietary preferences • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Temple mural-themed menu card Staff Uniform • Elegant traditional Thai costumes • Guest relations staff wearing traditional “Saab” costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • • • • • • • •

Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp Traditional Western harpist Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21-piece) Paper parasol painting Mask painting Traditional Thai boxing demonstration Caricature artist, roving Wood carving, fruit and vegetable carving, flower garland weaving • Silk shirts or Northern Thai-style jackets for guests (the evening is also suitable for a black tie event) • Thai ceramic Benjarong mugs as souvenir

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CIRCUS CIRCUS “Step right up! Step right up! For the greatest show at Amari Watergate Bangkok. All the fun of the circus under the Big Top. Tonight we recreate a circus just for you with authentic circus performers amazing and delighting guests.”

Concept Back by popular demand, we have reintroduced our Circus Circus themed party, the perfect dinner to entertain and enthrall your guests. From acrobats, clowns, magicians, jugglers and novelty acts, this is an action packed evening of entertainment. The fun of the fair is recreated as the Greatest Show on Earth.

Mood and Tone: Circus. Carnival. Party. Celebratory. Surprises. Amazement.

Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor or Garden Terrace of 8th Arrival Experience • Clowns greet guests and entertain with close-up magic • Funfair-theme background music • Two LCD screens presenting highlights of circus acts • Two roving cocktail waiters in clown outfits and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving of circus tent branded with company/event logo • Two large floral stands • Circus and clown cutouts for selfies • Tuk Tuk display for photo opportunity Dinner Venue Décor • • • • • •

Red carpet and brass velvet VIP ropes walkway Starry light black drape covering on four walls Mirror ball Ceiling drapes to create the Big Top Circular seating plan Central circular stage for performances “in the round”

Table top décor • • • • • •

Illuminated red and white table top Miniature clown statue Circus billboard-design menu card Floral centrepiece Tealight candles Plastic hand clappers for audience participation

Stage & Backdrop • Circular centre stage for “in the round” 360-degree performances • Two giant clown statue carvings at entrance • Built-in screens and projectors • Red and white circus draping around stage

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Audio Visual • Surround sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Complete and authentic circus show comprising 90 minutes of nonstop circus acts • Live band – (quintet including vocalists) performing international party music as 3 x 45-minute sets • Two roving clowns and 2 close-up magicians during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by clown waiters Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release Menu • Plated and served 4- or 5-course dinner • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround \ service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Circus retro billboard menu card Staff Uniform • Wait staff dressed as Bozo the clown • Guest relations staff wearing ringmaster costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome guests at cocktails • Joe Louis-styled 3-D puppet show with audience interaction during cocktails or dinner • More entertainment options available upon request; all third-party entertainment is subject to availability.

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COLOURS OF THAILAND “An ideal dinner to celebrate being in Thailand – Immerse yourself in the Colours of Thailand with this lively culturalthemed evening guaranteed to entertain.”

Concept Tonight, experience Thailand’s rich colourful culture, cuisine, arts and crafts in a setting created especially for you.

Traditionally Thais have a unique association with colour for each day of the week. Vibrant colour is infused into daily life. Mondays are yellow, Tuesdays pink, Wednesdays green, Thursdays orange, Fridays blue, Saturdays purple and Sundays red. Capturing the colourful rhythms and essence of traditional Thai lifestyle, we present extraordinary colours and flavours of this amazing kingdom. Thai artisans present traditional arts and crafts.

Mood and Tone: Colourful. Cultural. Immersive. Upbeat. Casual.

Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor or Rooftop Garden Terrace on 8th Arrival Experience • Foyer decorated with colourful drapes and floral arrangements • Guests presented with floral neck garlands • Thai-themed background music • Two LCD screens presenting colourful outfits and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving of Thai statue branded with company/event logo • Two large floral stands with vibrant colours • Colourful Thai carnival backdrop Dinner Venue Décor • • • •

Colourful ceiling drapes Tables decorated in 7 colours Colourful floral Colourful Northern-Thai umbrella display

Table top décor • • • • • •

7 coloured tabletops Contrasting colour overlay Miniature Oscar statue Colourfully designed menu card Floral centrepiece Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for grand entrance • Two giant rainbows side of stage • Two framed projection screens side of stage • Colourful-theme backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

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Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three Thai colourful cultural dance performances – 4 minutes each • Live band – performing international party music as 3 x 45-minute sets • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by colourful costumed waiters Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served sharing family-style service • Buffet can be arranged to accommodate guests with particular dietary preferences • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Thai colourful cityscape menu card Staff Uniform • Wait staff wearing one of seven vibrant colours.

• Guest relations staff wearing glittering colourful outfit to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Thai puppet show – 2 puppets and 6 puppeteers or 3 puppets and 9 puppeteers • Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails • Eight-piece lively ranaard acoustic Thai band - loud and lively • Shadow dance performance (5 minutes) • Paper parasol painting • Mask painting • Traditional Thai boxing demonstration • Caricature artist, roving • Thai rickshaw display for selfies • Silk shirts or Northern Thai-style jackets for guests • Thai ceramic Benjarong mugs as souvenirs

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DINNER WITH A DIFFERENCE! “Experience first-hand the behind-the-scene workings of a hotel, by becoming part of the chef’s team during the start of a most unusual and unique dining experience inside the hotel’s main kitchen!”

Concept Tonight, you begin the evening, unaware of the events planned, drinking sparkling cocktails and enjoying canapés at the Executive Lounge and open-air terrace on the 32nd floor, overlooking the twinkling lights of downtown Bangkok.

Just before being guided to the lifts, a moment is taken for a group photo and then an opportunity to look through the panoramic window, down to the garden below, where your company name will be glittering in lights. Escorted to the lifts, you will descend to the basement and into the hotel’s extensive laundry area. Everyone is issued a genuine chef’s attire, complete with jacket (or apron, if you prefer), hat and cravat. Proceeding to the kitchen, our executive chef welcomes everyone, introduces his team of chefs and invites you to cook your own dinner, giving a specific job assignment to everyone! With professional guidance, the dishes are cooked, fruits are carved and ice is sculpted. And after the 20-minute work experience in the kitchen, the chef and his team finally take over. Seated around elegant banquet tables, dressed for a gala dinner, everyone will enjoy haute cuisine in the kitchen, whilst being serenaded by the hotel band. But do not worry, you are not required to eat your own creations; our chef will take care of that!

Mood and Tone: Fun, casual, interactive, exclusive, unique Venue: Main Kitchen Arrival Experience • Guests gather at the Executive Lounge for cocktails, ideally not knowing where dinner is planned, as the element of surprise creates the best impression.

• Bubbly cocktails served at the Executive Lounge • Hotel management announces to “follow us to an area rarely visited by guests.”

• Presentation of chef aprons with customised branding for each guest, prior to dinner Dinner Venue Décor • Flower petals and candle tea lights along the stairway to the kitchen (one level) • Red carpet walkway leading to the kitchen • Ice carving with client’s logo • Four floral stands • Four round banquet tables or one long table

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Table top décor • • • • • • •

Elegant golden table top Silver or golden translucent overlay Herbal and floral centrepiece Carved watermelon with company name or logo Chef hat-style menu card Tea light candles Cover plates

Audio Visual • Sound system with two loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless microphone • Sound system link for the band Entertainment • Live band – trio including the vocalist, performing international party music in three 45-minute sets • Two dance performances by a trio dance troupe • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails and dinner providing magic at the table Finale • Presentation of caricature portrait, menu and recipe book, and certificate per guest Menu • Plated and served four-course dinner Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at kitchen • Joe Louis-style 3D puppet show with audience interaction at tables (two puppets, six puppeteers)

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FLOATING MARKET “A delightful al fresco dinner at an enchanting floating market setting, where vendors paddle traditional wooden boats and, on land, delicious Thai treats are displayed in a buffet” Concept Tonight, we recreate the wonderful atmosphere of a traditional Thai floating market. Bangkok was once known as “Venice of the East” for its many canals; found all over Thailand are floating markets with communities living inland by waterways. The Thai tradition continues this evening, as authentic street stall vendors present savoury and sweet bites, complementing the sumptuous buffet.

Mood and Tone: Cultural, casual, colourful and lively Venue: Poolside, 8th floor Arrival Experience • Floral garland presented to guests • Traditional Thai string instrumental duo, Khim & Jakae performing at the entrance • Drinks served • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • Pool backdrop – a painting of an ancient temple scene • Ice sculpture of a royal barge • Four floral stands with a lotus flower display as a classically Thai accent • Starry “fairy” lights in palm trees around the pool • A low-rise stage in the lawn area Table top décor • • • • • •

White table cloth and Thai design fabric runner Ornate Thai ornament as centrepiece Thai orchid-inspired floral centrepiece Thai temple mural-themed menu card Sprinkled flower petals Tea light candles

Stage & Backdrop • A small low-rise stage • Two Thai mythical statues, as cut-outs at the sides of the stage • Framed projection screen behind the stage Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD, post event

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Entertainment • Three four-minute Thai classical dance performances • Traditional Thai string instrumental duo, Khim & Jakae • Thai acoustic band, Ranaard performing three 45-minute sets to create authentic Thai atmosphere • Squid BBQ vendor, as interactive food stall and visual entertainment • Thai coffee barista showman • Thai coconut dessert live station • Sugar sculpture artist • Thai rice cracker roaster • Fruit carver demonstrating a skilful Thai art • Vintage black and white Thai movie projected on screen Finale • Joe Louis-style puppet show on stage and guest interaction at tables (two puppets, six puppeteers) • Name in fireworks: low-rise pyrotechnics show Menu • Buffet Thai dinner • Thai temple mural-themed menu card and lotus-shaped folded napkin Staff Uniform • Mor Hom blue shirts with black trousers and straw hat (traditional Thai costume) • Guest relations staff wearing traditional Thai ladies’ outfit to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist, playing glass harp • Thai long drum troupe to welcome guests at cocktails, instead of Khim & Jakae • Joe Louis-style 3D puppet show with audience interaction at tables (three puppets, nine puppeteers) • More entertainment options available upon request; all third-party entertainment is subject to availability.

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FUTURAMA “Step into the future as you take a star trek where no guests have gone before. A futuristic evening Space Age style with lots of glitz and glamour”.

Concept This evening we transport you into the future with our futuristic-themed dinner. Looking towards the future, with high tech, space travel and lots of fun immersive moments, we will transform the ballroom and foyer into an outer-space world. It’s an evening filled with inspiring experiences to entertain guests. Step into your future at Amari Watergate with our Futurama evening.

Mood and Tone: Futuristic. Glitzy silver. Glamorous. Space Age. Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Two astronauts in costume welcome guests • Space-theme background music • LCD screen presenting video highlights of the 1960s “Lost in Space” series • Two roving cocktail waiters in silver outfits and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving sculpted as retro rocket ship incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands • A slow-motion astronaut mime “Slomo in Space’ • Darth Vader stands at entrance to Ballroom Dinner Venue Décor • • • •

Starry light black drape covering on four walls Mirror balls Four floral stands Four retro rockets hanging from ceiling

Table top décor • • • • • •

Illuminated sparkling table top Silver translucent overlay Miniature retro rocket centrepiece Retro rocket-designed menu card Floral centrepiece Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for grand entrance • Two giant 2D retro rockets at stage sides • Two framed projection screens side of stage • Space-theme backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

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Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three glitzy space-inspired cabaret dance performances – 4 minutes each • Live band – party band (quintet including vocalists), performing international party music as 3 x 45-minute sets • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by Tuxedo waiters Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served 4- or 5-course dinner • Buffet can be arranged to accommodate guests with particular dietary preferences • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Retro rocket gimmick menu card Staff Uniform • Silver retro space astronaut costumes • Guest relations staff wearing glittering evening dress to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21 piece) or Full (51 piece) • Stage magician • Shadow dance performance (5 minutes)

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GREAT GATSBY “The jazz era of the 1920’s and 1930’s – the time of cars, crime and illegal booze” Concept Welcome to the 1920s and the Great Gatsby. To start the night you will be hassled by the paparazzi as they try to take the photo of the most glamorous gals and most sinister looking gangster. Its prohibition time but we have managed to arrange for alcohol to be there for all the mafia boys and Flapper Girls.

Watch out as you walk the busy Chicago Street where the drive-by gangsters run riot. Look out for Charlie Chaplin, a swindling magician and the pick pockets. The “Untouchables” will be on hand supporting the street cops.

It’s that time when every one wants glamour, danger, thrills and jazz … so get ready to enter the Cotton Club for a night of music, food and dance.

Mood and Tone: Fun. Gangsters and Molls fancy dress. Elegant. 1920s.

Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Foyer decorated with Great Gatsby-designed decorative details • Two LCD TVs presenting clips from the “Great Gatsby” • Group cutout of Flapper Girl and Gangster for selfie • Cotton Club bar • Popcorn machine • Flashing red police light • Five interactive 1920s games to draw in and entertain guests Dinner Venue Décor • • • • •

Black and gold ceiling drapes Gatsby-design stage decor 1920s images Chicago street lights Black starry draped walls

Table top décor • • • • •

Illuminated tables “Black and Bling” table decor Feathers and floral decor Diamente-styled table decor Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • • • •

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One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps Black and gold stage decor Two framed projection screens beside the stage Gatsby-inspired backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • • • •

Three jazz dance routines 1920s style – 4 minutes each Party band performing 3 x 45-minute sets Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters dressed in 1920s gangster costumes

Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three national dance performances Menu • 3- or 4-course menu plated and served • Buffet of Thai and international dishes • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Gatsby inspired menu card Staff Uniform • Wait staff wearing 1920s style outfits • Guest relations staff in 1920s Flapper Girl costumes Optional enhancements available • • • •

1920s classic car display Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails Symphony of glass Acrobatic troupe dance show

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M.R. KUKRIT’S HERITAGE HOME “Cocktails, dinner or a wedding in the surroundings and tranquility of not only a traditional Thai house, but the house of ex Prime Minister M.R. Kukrit Pramoj” Concept M.R. Kukrit’s Heritage Home consists of a group of five Thai Teak houses and a large pavilion, with some of them over 100 years old, standing in three acres of a tropical garden in the very heart of Bangkok. It was the home of M.R. Kukrit Pramoj, former Prime Minister of Thailand, well known for his artistic achievements as well as his political acumen. He was the first writer to be awarded the title of National Artist in the field of literature in 1985. “M.R.” denotes Thai royal family lineage.

Mood and Tone: Elegant. Formal or Casual. Authentically Thai.

Cultural. Historic.

Venue: City centre down a small side street – 25-minute transfer from hotel Arrival Experience • Police-escorted transfer by convoy of minivans and sedans for VIPs • Two Thai ladies in traditional Thai costumes welcome guests and present floral neck garlands • Sprinkling flower petals as guests arrive • Ice carving sculpted as Kinaree, mythical Thai creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • Coloured purple and green wash lighting for dramatic effect • Spotlit garden features • Small stage for entertainment • Tealights • Four floral stands Table top décor • • • • •

Cream table cloth with mirror centrepiece Elegant Thai statue centrepiece Thai mural-styled menu card Lotus floral arrangement Tealight candles

Stage & Backdrop • Small stage for entertainers

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Audio Visual • Sound system with 4 loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip lapel microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Cooling mist fans • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three traditional Thai cultural dance performances – 4 minutes each • Thai bamboo wind instrumental Angkaloong band welcome • Kim & Jakae traditional Thai string instrumental duo Finale • The third of three dance performances Menu • 4- or 5-course dinner, served Thai family-sharing style • Buffet can be arranged to accommodate guests with particular dietary preferences • Canapes (3 cold and 2 hot savoury items) as passaround service during pre-dinner cocktails at Foyer, 6/F • Temple mural themed menu card Staff Uniform • Elegant traditional Thai costumes • Guest relations staff wearing traditional “Saab” costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Thai hand fan for every guest as souvenir and to keep cool • Traditional Western harpist • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21 piece) • Paper parasol painting • Mask painting • Traditional Thai boxing demonstration • Caricature artist, roving • Wood carving, fruit and vegetable carving, flower garland weaving • Silk shirts or Northern Thai-style jackets for guests (the evening is also suitable for a black tie event)

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NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS “A lively themed dinner at an authentic Thai boxing stadium; a fight night guaranteed to entertain with action packed punches and high adrenalin” Concept This evening, we transfer you to a Thai boxing stadium and training centre at the outskirts of Bangkok for an evening of excitement, thrills and punches. A 45-minute transfer brings guests to an outdoor terrace, where pre-dinner cocktails are served and guests nibble on canapés, whilst enjoying the boxing training demonstrations before the big fight night.

Transitioning from cocktails to dinner can be accompanied by drummers leading a parade or boxers inviting guests inside the stadium. Elegantly dressed banquet tables will create dramatic visual impact, as guests walk into the stadium. Guests will be treated to an evening of officially registered Thai boxing matches – three bouts of three rounds to determine the champion. A novelty boxing bout will entertain guests during the dining intermission. Coaches will transfer guests back to the city centre after the event concludes with a finale show and farewell.

Mood and Tone: Lively, high adrenalin, loud, cultural, uniquely Thai, sporting, achievement Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Thai ladies in traditional costume to welcome guests • Thai-themed background music • LCD screen, presenting video highlights of famous boxing matches • Two roving cocktail waiters in black tie outfit and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving, branded with company/event logo • Two large floral stands • Illuminated cocktail tables Dinner Venue Décor • The boxing stadium provides a unique setting • The boxing ring is positioned at the centre of the room • Stepped stadium seating for guests to sit casually during dinner intermissions • Floral stands at the entrance Table top décor • • • • • •

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Black table cover Miniature boxing ring centrepiece Boxing themed die-cut menu card Plastic hand clappers to cheer your boxer on Napkins folded in a boxing theme Candle

Stage & Backdrop • The boxing ring acts as a 360-degree stage • Two giant golden Oscar statue carvings on both sides of the stage • Two framed projection screens on both sides of the stage • Oscars-themed backdrop to incorporate company/event branding Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three four-minute glitzy Hollywood-inspired cabaret dance performances • Live band – an all-ladies party band (a quintet, including the vocalist), performing international party music in three 45-minute sets • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters in tuxedo Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served four- or five-course dinner • Buffet items may be arranged according to guests’ dietary preferences • Canapés (three cold and two hot savoury items) as pass-around service during pre-dinner cocktails at the foyer, 6/F • Clapperboard gimmick menu or menu cards with bowtie set in napkin folded as jackets Staff Uniform • Formal black and white uniforms with bow tie and white gloves for dinner service • Guest relations staff will wear glittering evening dress to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21-piece) or Full (51piece) • Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails • Stage magician • Shadow dance performance (five minutes) • Joe Louis-styled 3-D puppet show with audience interaction at tables (three puppets, nine puppeteers) • More entertainment options available upon request; all third-party entertainment presentations are subject to availability.

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NIGHT OF STARS “A sparkling evening and a galaxy of stars at the Watergate Ballroom, befitting a spectacular gala event” Concept Tonight, celebrate success at the “Night of Stars” glitzy gala dinner, an elegant evening filled with sophistication, glamour and top-notch entertainment. A kaleidoscopic atmosphere with dramatic lighting, spectacular sounds and star-lit venue.

Showtime at its best with Vegas-style cabaret on the big stage.

Mood and Tone: Formal, sophisticated, glamorous, elegant Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Thai-themed décor at the foyer to create a twist from cocktails to dinner reveals • A welcome greeting by two Thai ladies, dressed in traditional costume • Traditional Thai string instrumental duo, Khim & Jakae • Roving waiting staff, dressed in Mor Hom and straw hat serving canapés from carved bamboo • Ice carving of a Thai statue, the mythical Kinaree creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands • A Thai temple scene backdrop for selfies Dinner Venue Décor • Four walls covered with a black drape for a starry night sky effect • Mirror ball • Four floral stands • Large stars hanging from the ceiling • White walkway with glitters Table top décor • Illuminated table top • Sparkling silver translucent overlay • Miniature stars at the centre display, with silver and pink flowers • Star-shaped menu card • Tea light candles Stage & Backdrop • One-tiered or two-tiered stage, with side steps • Star-themed stage backdrop, incorporating company/event branding • Two projection screens at the sides of the stage • Black carpet base on stage • Black drape around the base of the stage • Second smaller standalone stage for the band

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Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Two follow spotlights and technicians • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD, post event Entertainment • Three glitzy four-minute Vegas-inspired cabaret dance performances • Live band – an all-ladies’ party band (quintet including vocalists), performing three 45-minute sets of international party music • Stage magician, two 15-minute sets of magic performances (a minimum of four illusions) • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters at the pre-dinner cocktail area • Traditional Thai string instrumental duo, Khim & Jakae Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served four-course or five-course dinner • Buffet can be arranged for guests with many dietary preferences • Thai canapés (three cold and two hot savoury items) as pass-around service during pre-dinner cocktails at the foyer, 6/F • Star-shaped gimmick menu or menu card with stars set in napkins, folded as stars Staff Uniform • Formal black and white uniforms with bow tie and white gloves for dinner service • Thai waiting staff in Thai costume, during pre-dinner Thai cocktails • Guest relations staff wearing traditional Thai costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist, playing glass harp • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21-piece) or Full (51-piece) • Joe Louis-style 3D puppet show with audience interaction at tables (three puppets, nine puppeteers) • Italian opera singer and band performing classic opera, pop rock and jazz • Parasol painting artist at pre-dinner cocktails • Postcard with name in Thai at pre-dinner cocktails • Two caricature artists to capture guests in quick draw art • More entertainment options available upon request; all third-party entertainment is subject to availability.

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OSCARS NIGHT “Ideal awards evening, encapsulating all the glitz, glamour and recognition of a red carpet affair” Concept Tonight, walk the red carpet, passing the flashes of the Paparazzi and enjoying the walk of fame into a fantastic dinner setting. At the pre-event cocktail, the entertainment begins as guests are greeted by posters of Hollywood stars or of your own gallery showcasing your corporate top achievers. Tensions mount as guests wait to enter the ballroom. A fanfare signals the ballroom doors to open and reveals the red carpet, with red velvet and brass roped poles as walkway to dinner. Guests will be bedazzled with the ballroom, decorated with starry lights, elegant table décor and twinkling candles for an evening of glitz and glamour.

Mood and Tone: Black tie, celebratory, elegant, fashionable, recognition of success Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • The foyer is decorated with poster boards of Hollywood stars or transformed into your own gallery, showcasing your company’s top achievers.

• Thai or Hollywood-themed background music • Two LCD screens presenting Oscars red carpet arrivals highlight videos • Two roving cocktail waiters in black tie outfit, and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving of an Oscars statue, branded with company/event logo • Two large floral stands • Oscars and event logo photo backdrop Dinner Venue Décor • • • •

Red carpet and brass velvet VIP ropes walkway Starry light black drape covering four walls Mirror ball Four floral stands

Table top décor • • • • • •

Illuminated golden table top Silver or golden translucent overlay Miniature Oscars statue Clapperboard design menu card Floral centrepiece Tee light candles

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for a grand entrance • Two giant golden Oscars statue carvings on both sides of the stage • Two framed projection screens on both sides of the stage • Oscars-themed backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

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Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three four-minute glitzy Hollywood-inspired cabaret dance performances • Live band – an all-ladies party band (a quintet, including the vocalist), performing international party music in three 45-minute sets • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters in tuxedo Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served four- or five-course dinner • Buffet items may be arranged according to guests’ dietary preferences • Canapés (three cold and two hot savoury items) as pass-around service during pre-dinner cocktails at the foyer, 6/F • Clapperboard gimmick menu or menu cards with bowtie set in napkin folded as jackets Staff Uniform • Formal black and white uniforms with bow tie and white gloves for dinner service • Guest relations staff will wear glittering evening dress to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21-piece) or Full (51-piece) • Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails • Stage magician • Shadow dance performance (five minutes) • Joe Louis-styled 3-D puppet show with audience interaction at tables (three puppets, nine puppeteers) • More entertainment options available upon request; all third-party entertainment presentations are subject to availability.

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PYJAMA PARTY “‘Home away from Home’ Night is the perfect party to dress down in your favourite pair of pyjamas. Step back in time and be a kid again during a lively night of laughs and entertainment.”

Concept Tonight, before you jump into bed, wear your favourite or wildest night-time attire to our Pyjama Party. Pillow fights, fun interactive games such as “Truth or Dare” and building towers out of pillows are ideal icebreakers, to get all your guests into a party mood and in engaging with one another.

Break down barriers and put on your pyjamas during this fun, action-packed evening. Everyone’s the same in pyjamas.

Mood and Tone: Fun, retro, fancy dress, immersive, social Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • • • • • • • • •

Foyer decorated with pink and blue decorative accents Present guests with plastic dummy Nursery rhymes as background music Two LCD screens presenting cartoon shows Ice carving of a crescent moon with company/event logo Two large floral stands with vibrant colours Kids’ cutout for selfies Interactive games (Twister, darts, hoopla and steady hand) Giant bed at the foyer, with logo headrest for group selfies

Dinner Venue Décor • Pink and blue ceiling drapes • Tables decorated in alternating pink and blue (blue cloth and pink chairs) • Pink floral • Teddy bears and pillows scattered around Table top décor • • • • • •

Pink and blue table tops Contrasting colour overlay runner Crescent moon centrepiece Pillow-design menu card Two teddy bears Tee light candles

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for a grand entrance • Two giant black boards on both sides of the stage • Two framed projection screens on both sides of the stage • Colourful children’s nighttime-themed backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

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Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three four-minute pyjama-inspired dance routines • Live band – performing international party music in three 45-minute sets • Roving magician during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters in pyjamas Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three pyjama dance performances Menu • Plated and served or Thai sharing family-style service • Buffet items may be arranged according to guests’ dietary preferences • Canapés (three cold and two hot savoury items) as pass-around service during pre-dinner cocktails at the foyer, 6/F • Crescent moon children-style menu card Staff Uniform • Wait staff wearing colourful pyjamas.

• Guest relations staff wearing pyjamas to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Thai Long Drum troupe to welcome at cocktails • Shadow dance performance (five minutes) • Pillow case printed with invitation, and pillow placed on bed in guest rooms • Silk-styled pyjama souvenir • Acrobatic troupe dance show • Ballroom sculpture artist • Caricature artist • Candy floss stall • Popcorn stall

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RETROLICIOUS PARTY “Step back to the 1970s and 1980s and get into the retro groove for a night of psychedelic colour, white suits, the Bee Gees and an era when disco ruled the dance floor.”

Concept Be prepared for a Retrolicious evening, as we transport you back in time to the colourfully outrageous 1970s and 1980s.

The 70s and 80s were decades dedicated to disco dancing, crazy clothing and groovy music, which make it an ideal theme for your gala dinner. Dress up in the most outrageous outfit. Go disco or shock with glam rock style! This is a night to be wild and wonderfully retro. It’s an era when “Charlie’s Angels”, “The Muppets” and “The A-Team” were popular TV shows, whilst “Star Wars” and “Saturday Night Fever” hit the cinemas, and ABBA got everyone dancing.

Mood and Tone: Colourful, upbeat, psychedelic, fun Venue: Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Foyer decorated with vibrantly coloured floral drapes • 70s pop disco background music • Two LCD screens presenting highlight disco dance videos from the hit 1970s TV show “Soul Train” • Two roving cocktail waiters in disco 70s outfit and Perspex cocktail table • Ice carving of a “Saturday Night Fever” dancer, branded with company/event logo • Two large floral stands • Disco dancers backdrop with cutout faces for selfies Dinner Venue Décor • • • • •

Red carpet and brass velvet VIP ropes walkway Starry light black drape covering four walls Mirror ball Four floral stands Vibrant flashing disco lights

Table top décor • • • • • •

Illuminated disco-styled table top Revolving disco light centrepiece 1970s retro-styled vinyl LP menu card Floral centrepiece Tea light candles 1970s cutouts decorative elements

Stage & Backdrop • One- or two-tiered stage with centred steps for a grand entrance • Two giant golden disco dancer statue carvings on both sides of the stage • Two framed projection screens on both sides of the stage • 1970s-themed backdrop to incorporate company/event branding

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Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system, disco lighting, with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three four-minute 1970s and 1980s-inspired cabaret dance performances (iconic “Thriller”, “Vogue” and Abba dance numbers) • Live band – (a quintet, including the vocalist), performing international party music from the 1970s and 1980s in three 45-minute sets • Roving magician in disco costume during pre-dinner cocktails • Two roving cocktail tables supported by disco dancing waiters Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served three-, four- or five-course dinner • Buffet items may be arranged according to guests’ dietary preferences • Canapés (three cold and two hot savoury items) as pass-around service during pre-dinner cocktails at the foyer, 6/F • Clapperboard gimmick menu or menu cards with bowtie set in napkin folded as jackets Staff Uniform • Waiting staff in 1970s retro costume • Guest relations staff wearing glittering 1970s retro-style dress to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • • • •

DJ playing golden oldies Stage magician LED dancers More entertainment options available upon request; all third-party entertainment presentations are subject to availability.

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ROYAL THAI NAVY HALL “A unique event location on the west side of the Chao Pharya River in Bangkok; the Colonial Hall overlooking the river and Royal Grand Palace or the Regal Ballroom for 1,200 guests” Concept The building receives a simple design, focusing on the pillars, balconies and Thai-style architectural details. As the building aims to utilise the beauty of the Temple of Dawn as the hall’s main backdrop, architectural details found in the temple are repeated in the use of elegant ancient-style stone balcony railings around the roof balcony and ground balconies, as well as the west balconies on the second floor.

Mood and Tone: Elegant, formal, authentically Thai, cultural, historic Venue: Royal Thai Navy Hall, riverside, Chao Phraya River (30-minute transfer from hotel) Arrival Experience • Police-escorted transfer by a convoy of coaches and sedans for VIPs • Two Thai ladies in traditional Thai costumes welcome guests and present floral neck garlands • Human puppet show • Red carpet walkway • Ice carving of a Kinaree, a mythical Thai creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • Ancient Siamese temple backdrop with 3D royal barge • Four floral stands Table top décor • • • • •

Illuminated tables Elegant Thai statue centrepiece Thai mural-style menu card Scattered floral petals and Diamente Tee light candles

Stage & Backdrop • Built-in stage at venue • Two giant 2D Thai temple statues • Thai temple-themed backdrop to incorporate company/event branding Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event

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Entertainment • Three four-minute traditional Thai cultural dance performances • Live band – party band (a quintet, including the vocalist), performing international party music in three 45-minute sets • Thai bamboo wind instrumental Angkaloong band welcome • Wood carving, fruits and vegetables carving, flower garland weaving • Two roving cocktail tables supported by waiters in Thai traditional costume Finale • Glitter confetti bomb or balloon release • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served four- or four-course dinner, served Thai family-sharing-style • Buffet items may be arranged according to guests’ dietary preferences • Canapés (three cold and two hot savoury items) as pass-around service during pre-dinner cocktails at the foyer, 6/F • Temple mural-themed menu card Staff Uniform • Elegant traditional Thai costumes • Guest relations staff wearing traditional “saab” costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21-piece) or Full (51-piece) at the Main Hall, not the smaller Colonial Hall • Lively eight-piece Ranaard acoustic Thai band (loud and lively) • Shadow dance performance (five minutes) • Paper parasol painting • Mask painting • Traditional Thai boxing demonstration • Caricature artist, roving • Thai rickshaw display for selfies • Silk shirts or northern Thailand-style jackets for guests • Thai ceramic benjarong mugs as souvenir

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SUAN THIP “With a unique ambiance, traditional heritage is nestled in the incomparable parkland Suan Thip, the Enchanting Eden” Concept On the bank of Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s River of Kings, Suan Thip lives up to its name. Suan Thip’s unique ambiance makes special occasions, such as Loi Krathong, New Year or corporate receptions, truly special and memorable.

Enjoy emerald green trees, blooming blossoms and refreshing streams on the bank of Chao Phraya River, whilst dining in the garden. Suan Thip’s dining area is set under the Thai pavilions scattered around the leafy compound. These pavilions have beautiful Thai names, such as Duang Dok Mai (Blooming Blossoms), Lampoo Rai (Rows of Lampoo), LamMai-Hawm (Scented Boughs) and Jan-Jamrat-Saeng (Silvery Moon).

Mood and Tone: Casual, cultural Venue: Riverside (30-minute transfer from the hotel) Arrival Experience • Police-escorted transfer by a convoy of coaches and sedans for VIPs • Two Thai ladies in traditional Thai costumes welcome guests and present floral neck garlands • Flower petals are sprinkled as guests arrive • Ice carving of a Kinaree, a mythical Thai creature, incorporating company/event logo • Two large floral stands Dinner Venue Décor • • • • •

Purple and green wash lighting for dramatic effect Spotlight garden features Small stage for entertainment Tea lights Four floral stands

Table top décor • • • • •

Cream table cloth with a mirror centrepiece Elegant Thai statue centrepiece Thai mural-style menu card Lotus floral Tea light candles

Stage & Backdrop • Small stage for entertainers

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Audio Visual • Sound system with four loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Intelligent lighting system with lighting engineer • Cooling mist fans • Dry ice machine • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD post event Entertainment • Three four-minute traditional Thai cultural dance performances • Thai bamboo wind instrumental Angkaloong band welcome • Kim and Jakae, traditional Thai string instrumental duo Finale • The third of three dance performances Menu • Plated and served four- or five-course dinner, served Thai family-sharing-style • Buffet items may be arranged according to guests’ dietary preferences • Canapés (three cold and two hot savoury items) as pass-around service during pre-dinner cocktails at the foyer, 6/F • Temple mural-themed menu card Staff Uniform • Elegant traditional Thai costumes • Guest relations staff wearing traditional “saab” costume to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Symphony of Glass solo harpist playing glass harp • Thai hand fan for every guest, as souvenir and to help them keep cool • Traditional Western harpist • Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Junior (21-piece) • Paper parasol painting • Mask painting • Traditional Thai boxing demonstration • Caricature artist, roving • Wood carving, fruits and vegetables carving, flower garland weaving • Silk shirts or northern Thailand-style jackets for guests (the evening is also suitable for a black tie event) • Thai ceramic benjarong mugs as souvenir

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THAI STREET MARKET “Experience an evening of authentic Thai culture and cuisine, as we recreate the best of Thai street markets. Mingle with local vendors and enjoy the tasty Thai fare.”

Concept Tonight, we transport you to a traditional Thai street market.

The vibrant sights, upbeat sounds and enticing smells of the market will delight. Thailand’s version of “fast food” from the streets is on offer, reassuringly prepared and cooked by Amari Watergate’s chefs to ensure quality and hygiene.

Mood and Tone: Cultural, casual, colourful, vibrant, authentic, Thai-ness Venue: Garden Terrace or Poolside, 8th floor, or indoors at the Watergate Ballroom, 6th floor Arrival Experience • Archway with a street sign • Thai long drummer troupe welcome guests with upbeat drum music • Drinks • Jasmine garland for each guest Dinner Venue Décor • • • • • • •

Street posts with Thai street names in Thai and English Ice carving of a Thai statue Flower vendor with floral display Coloured carnival rope lights A low-rise stage Seven street vendor stalls Large tuk-tuk cut-outs for photos/selfies

Table top décor • Local-style oblong tables with simple covers • Thai condiment set, as seen at street food stalls • Pop-up menu with details of drinks and food stalls • Table tops decorated with maps of Bangkok • Paper napkins • Tea light candles Stage & Backdrop • A small low-rise stage • Street scene with a tuk-tuk • Framed projection screen behind the stage showing Thai street scenes Audio Visual • Sound system with two loudspeakers, sound console and engineer • Wireless and clip microphones • Ambient lighting with engineer and simple “local style” spotlight on stage • Still photography – candid shots of guests provided on photo CD, post event

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Entertainment • Three four-minute Thai classical dance performances • Loud and lively background music – Thai music and instrumental pop-boss nova music • Squid BBQ vendor, as interactive food stall and visual entertainment • Caricature artist • Thai coffee barista showman • Thai coconut dessert live station • Sugar sculpture artist • Thai rice cracker roaster • Fried rice live theatre cooking station • Phaad Thai noodle live theatre cooking station • Fruit carver demonstrating skilful Thai art Finale • The third of three dance performances as the finale dance number Menu • Buffet Thai dinner with live stations • Street sign-themed menu card Staff Uniform • Mor Hom blue shirts with black trousers and straw hat (traditional Thai costume) • Two female Thai guest relations wearing traditional costumes to welcome guests Optional enhancements available • Joe Louis-style 3D puppet show with audience interaction at tables (three puppets, nine puppeteers) • Stage magic show, two 20-minute sets of illusions • More entertainment options available upon request; all third-party entertainment is subject to availability.

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TEAM-BUILDING Amari Watergate delivers high-quality motivational teambuilding programmes. Whether you need an express 20-minute energiser activity during a conference intermission or half- and full-day team-building programmes, Amari Watergate’s team-building sessions are customised to fit the personality of your group and to meet your objectives.

Our half-day and full-day team-building and leadership activities are designed to: • Encourage communication and co-operation between team members • Develop communication and interpersonal skills • Identify leadership qualities • Build better working relationships between team members • Recognise the importance of self-awareness • Demonstrate action and reaction within a group • Challenge, inspire and unite a team While at the same time, having fun!

AMAZING CHASE Amazing Chase Is designed to push the focus on your team to the limit. Accomplishing a task, given all the distractions of a big city, may prove difficult if the team’s focus drifts off the assignments.

BUILD-A-BIKE Workshop and charity event allows you to leave a positive footprint from your conference at Amari Watergate Bangkok.

Each member of your team will help build a bike that will change the life of a less-privileged Thai child. This rewarding experience will touch your hearts and inspire your minds.

It is filled with fun and excitement, as well as skills, tools and experiences that will make a dramatic and powerful impact on your team. Each team has puzzles to solve, codes to decipher and secrets to unlock in order to acquire the resources that they need (piece-by-piece) to build a bike.

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MISSION POSSIBLE Is a half-day challenge where teams are sent on an assignment to discover a destination, experience different forms of local transport, meet the locals and get to know their team members.

SING-A-SONG Is the equivalent of the corporate Grammy’s. Working in teams, you will write a completely original song … then record the potential award-winning song in our “recording studio”. The results will be played back and a panel of expert judges will score the songs and award the most creative song.

THAI COOK-UP Teambuilding is on the menu, especially for you, at Amari Watergate Bangkok with our corporate Cook-Up. Using cooking to boost company morale and increase productivity might seem like a crazy idea to some, but that’s probably because they’ve never been faced with the pressure of cooking a Thai meal with a group of people.

THE OSCARS – SPIELBERG FOR A DAY! LIGHTS! Camera! Action! Make a movie – and test your team’s creative and coordination skills. Your team writes the scripts and films the movie in a four-hour team challenge. Then we edit the films together, adding titles, music and special effects to your instructions. Finally, we screen them during a gala dinner. Who will walk away with Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Movie?

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IN-ROOM GIFTS & TURNDOWNS Box of tasty Macaroons Box of chocolates Breeze Spa Sampler – Mango & Sticky Rice Body Scrub or other spa amenities Coffee table books such as “Bangkok Now & Then” Miniature model Tuk-Tuk Silk elephant Thai Benjarong ceramic mug Thai silk scarf or tie Dried fruits in presentation box Business card holder Bangkok T-shirt USB drive (2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 GB flash memory) External computer hard drive Collection of postcards

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MAP Amari Watergate Bangkok 847 Petchburi Road Bangkok 10400 Thailand T +66 (0) 2653 9000 F +66 (0) 2653 9045 E watergate@amari.com

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HOTEL CONTACT PERSONS For more information on the world of possibilities at Amari Watergate Bangkok and for assistance with planning your event, or further innovation and creative ideas, please contact any of the hotel management directly.

David Barrett Executive Director, Events Email david.barrett@amari.com

Mr. Thanawat (Dhong) Daokaew Assistant Director, Sales Email thanawat.d@amari.com Ms. Pornnapa (Yui) Lertpitaksit Assistant Director, Sales Email pornnapa.l@amari.com Ms. Porntip Pibarnwong Director, Sales & Marketing Email porntip.p@amari.com Mr. Joseph Karam Hotel Manager Email joseph.karam@amari.com Mr. David Cumming Area General Manager & Vice President Email david.cumming@amari.com For shipment of conference materials, please address to: Ms. Kanokwan Tangkiattrakul Director MICE Amari Watergate Bangkok 847 Petchburi Road Bangkok 10400 Thailand

Amari Watergate Bangkok 847 Petchburi Road Bangkok 10400 Thailand T +66 2 653 9000 E Watergate@amari.com facebook.com/amariwatergate www.amari.com

Amari Watergate Bangkok 847 Petchburi Road Bangkok 10400 Thailand T +66 (0) 2653 9000 F +66 (0) 2653 9045 E watergate@amari.com www.amari.com An ONYX brand